Is Black Widow scary?

MyCinema has not rated Black Widow for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Black Widow in the US?

Black Widow is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Black Widow?

Black Widow runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Is Black Widow suitable for kids?

Black Widow is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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Black Widow

Name: Black Widow
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1987-02-06
Duration: 102 min

She mates and she kills.

Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a master of disguise and has multiple identities, Alexandra can't prove anything with conventional detective work. With no other option, she goes undercover, pursuing the same man as Catherine, and hoping that Catherine will slip up and reveal her true identity.

TMDB audience score

Based on 239 votes

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Availability in the US

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Black Widow at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller

TMDB files it under thriller.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 239 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Black Widow tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 239 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Black Widow?

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Questions about Black Widow

Is Black Widow scary?: MyCinema has not rated Black Widow for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Black Widow in the US?: Black Widow is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Black Widow?: Black Widow runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is Black Widow suitable for kids?: Black Widow is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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